Ayodhya Set to Get ‘Dashrath Path’ Ahead of Deepotsav
Ayodhya is set to receive a major infrastructure boost ahead of Deepotsav, with the construction of the 15.390-kilometre-long Dashrath Path, a four-lane road being developed as a major connectivity project under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The road will connect Saket Petrol Pump with the memorial site of Maharaj Dashrath at Bilwahari Ghat, linking devotees with the historical and religious legacy associated with the Treta Yuga and Lord Ram’s father, Maharaj Dashrath.
The project, estimated to cost Rs 418.98 crore, is being constructed with a road width of 14 metres. Around 92 per cent of the work has already been completed, with authorities aiming to finish the project before Deepotsav.
Once completed, Dashrath Path is expected to improve Ayodhya’s traffic management and make it easier for devotees and residents to access the inner parts of the city. The route will also provide better connectivity to surrounding areas and help manage the increasing pressure of religious tourism.
Modern Facilities Planned Along Dashrath Path
The road will feature modern lighting, a footpath of approximately one metre and a central divider. These facilities are expected to ensure smoother vehicular movement while improving safety for pedestrians.
Provincial Division Public Works Department Assistant Engineer Shashank Pandey said, "Work on the Dashrath Path project is progressing rapidly. The route would play an important role in improving Ayodhya’s traffic management system. Around 92 per cent of the project has been completed, and work is being expedited to complete it before Deepotsav. Equipped with modern lighting, footpaths and a divider, this four-lane bypass will provide relief to city residents from traffic congestion while also reducing travel time."
30 Mudra Pillars to Enhance Cultural Appeal
The Ayodhya Development Authority will install 30 mudra pillars along the approximately 15-kilometre Dashrath Path at a cost of Rs 82.68 lakh.
The pillars will be placed at intervals of around 500 metres, with 15 pillars featuring yoga mudras and 15 depicting weapon mudras. Each pillar will be approximately six feet high and will be installed after the completion of the road corridor.
The yoga mudras are intended to highlight India’s spiritual traditions and cultural heritage, while the weapon mudras will symbolise valour, courage and the Sanatan tradition.
Mudras such as Vayu, Agni and Ayu will give the pillars a distinctive appearance. With illumination at night, the structures are expected to add to the visual appeal of Dashrath Path and emerge as an attraction for devotees and tourists. ALSO READ: 24 grandsons enabled grandma took a holy dip in Ganges
